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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1968
Page
1
A public service advertisement promotes ACTION LINE offering problem solving and answers. It directs readers to mail to Box 230 Long Beach California 90801 or call 432 3451 during specified hours on weekdays for questions chosen for general interest and usefulness.
Q and A explain that the phrase comes from Islamic belief of seven stacked heavens with increasing happiness, God and the highest angels in the seventh heaven, described as the ultimate happiness, as cited from Bruce Chapman's Why Do We Say Such Things.
A Long Beach attorney states that most quickie divorces from Tijuana are not legal, even in Mexico, for California residents. Only divorces via proper Mexican procedures are recognized in California if both parties meet the criteria.
The column discusses California Civil Code 150.1, noting divorces from other jurisdictions may be void in California if both spouses were domiciled in the state when the proceeding began. It also covers potential issues of heirs challenging remarriage, and advises obtaining a California divorce to remarry lawfully. It then answers reader questions on petition signatures and on Sydney Harris column collections, confirming procedures and available titles, plus how to obtain sheet music for songs mentioned.
Reader letter urges correction of a Friday edition about final judgment of divorce in California. It notes Section 132 1965 amendment allows entry of final judgment after one year from service following an interlocutory divorce judgment and warns against relying on district attorney for civil matters.
Govs Reagan and Rockefeller in aunequal accord reject a sweeping tax and spending push to rebuild America. They say more money alone cannot solve the nation’s urban and poverty problems and urge planning and decentralization. The exchange follows John Gardner’s call for a major federal-financed drive and a California state urban coalition.
United States protested Soviet charges of meddling in Czechoslovakia and Eastern Europe. Secretary of State Dean Rusk called in Soviet Ambassador Dobrynin to deny involvement and seek an explanation. Soviet troops accelerated withdrawal from Czechoslovakia as Prague liberalizers announced agreement.
In Sacramento supporters concede defeat for a legislative gun control bill and propose a November public plebiscite for 8 million California voters. Assemblyman Shoemaker cannot secure enough votes to pass the bill, so he seeks an advisory statewide vote on gun registration, while Speaker Unruh urges preserving the measure for a ballot decision.
The speaker argues that the line between a high-spirited child and a juvenile delinquent rests on ownership, asserting the child’s behavior is judged differently depending on whether the child is “my kid” or “yours.” This reflection contrasts parental perception with social labeling.
James Earl Ray appeared pale but neatly dressed at a Memphis arraignment. Judge Preston Battle set his murder trial for November 12. Ray, guarded and non shackled, stood with attorney Arthur Hanes as Hanes entered not guilty plea.
Two Orange County men died of heart attacks while jogging on Monday. Walter Higgs, 39, collapsed at home after a one mile jog and died at Anaheim General Hospital. Howard Carter, 49, collapsed while running at Buena Park High School and died at Beach Community Hospital. Both had no prior heart trouble history.
In Sacramento the Senate defeated Gov Reagan's 155 million property tax relief plan 21 to 16 with two Republicans joining 14 Democrats. The defeat means the 4 percent sales tax will drop to 4 percent Oct 1 to fund the relief. A spokesman said the administration hopes for meaningful property tax relief despite the setback.
Long Beach swelters with temperatures near 90 as crowds head to Southland beaches. Water temps hold around 63 while six-foot-high tides promise prime surf. Coastal areas to the south including Huntington and Laguna report low 80s, with LB dipping to 85 Monday for a brief respite.
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